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Regional Victorian road opens up like a canyon after floodwaters cause 1.4-metre trench down centre

Wimmera farmer Matt Rohde was so shocked by the depth of a canyon on a thoroughfare near his farm, he hopped in the trench. He could barely believe it when it was deeper than his chest.

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Louisiana tornado: Little boy killed with mum missing as homes flattened

Images of a trailer park in Louisiana show entire homes reduced to rubble after a tornado-warned storm tore through the site late last night - meanwhile a boy has been killed and his mum is missing

Daily Mirror

Helicopter rescue bills issued to Eugowra residents after deadly flood to be waived

Several victims of the Eugowra flood, including a child and an 87-year-old man, were billed more than $1,000 by NSW Ambulance after they were winched to safety during the sudden devastation in November.

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At least 100 killed as sinkhole opens swallowing roads and entire neighbourhoods in Congo

One 30-year-old lost his mother, nine-year-old daughter and three brothers in the devastating floods

Evening Standard

NSW government commits $200m to flood package to improve emergency responses

The state's emergency agencies will receive more flood rescue boats and training to avoid a repeat of the deadly Northern Rivers flood this year, where people were stranded on rooftops and left to rely on the "tinny army".

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At least 100 people killed by floods in capital of Congo

At least 100 people have been killed and dozens injured on Tuesday by widespread floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in Congo’s capital, Kinshasa

The Independent UK

NSW spends $200m to boost flood response

NSW will bolster its flood-rescue capabilities after criticism of the state's response to a series of major inundations.

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More than 120 killed in floods in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa

More than 120 people were killed Tuesday as the worst floods in years battered DR Congo's capital Kinshasa following an all-night downpour, authorities said in a provisional assessment.

France 24

Storm batters Iberian peninsula, causes damage in Lisbon

An Atlantic storm has slammed into the Iberian peninsula, leaving behind a trail of destruction

The Independent UK

Floods kill at least 120 in Congolese capital

At least 120 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa after heavy rains unleashed floods and caused landslides, a government document seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday.

Reuters

$206 million road backlog in the Hunter, NRMA report reveals

A new report by the NRMA has revealed a $253.2 million backlog of funding needed by councils in the Hunter and Central Coast to maintain local roads, as part of a statewide backlog of $1.9 billion for 2020/21.

Newcastle Herald

Woman reunited with Victorian flood heroes

A woman swept away by raging waters during recent Victorian floods has been reunited with the first responders who saved her life.

AAP

Billions needed to fix NSW roads: NRMA

The cost of fixing flood-damaged NSW roads is set to skyrocket and councils will need billions of dollars to make roads safe again, the NRMA says.

AAP

Flood alert as river swamps caravan park

A caravan park at Blanchtown, northeast of Adelaide, has been inundated after a sudden surge in Murray floodwaters.

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Increased risk of snakes, spiders and mosquitoes swarming Victorian riverside communities this Christmas

A health practitioner warns that an influx of snakes, spiders and mosquitoes, along with skin infection and gastro are likely to hit riverside communities as floodwaters stagnate.

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Hundreds of flood victims to spend Christmas in temporary accommodation as recovery continues

Hundreds of people displaced by flooding in Victoria will spend Christmas in a makeshift community centre, with more residents moving in each day.

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In flood-ravaged towns like Eugowra, residents face 'nonsensical' flood insurance premiums

Flood insurance claims since 2020 have surpassed $12.3 billion and flood victims say they can't afford to pay premiums — but what can be done about it?

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The Cat Empire headlines Shepparton flood recovery concert

Rapper and spoken word artist Bricky B believes live music is "food for the soul" that can help his community recover after devastating floods.

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Residents urged to consider renting their caravans to flood victims

Camplify's temporary accommodation program is in partnership with the NSW Government and insurance companies

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4 Dead In Heavy Rainfall Triggered By Cyclone Mandous, Says CM Stalin

Stalin also distributed flood relief material and food among Cyclone Mandous-affected people in the Kasimedu area of Chennai.

The Independent UK

'God's plan': Family flees amid catastrophic Nigeria floods

This year, heavy rains inundated Nigeria and neighboring countries, causing flooding the region hasn’t seen in at least a decade

AAP

Call for more SA flood money, troops

Riverland residents impacted by River Murray flooding need more help, the South Australian opposition says.

AAP

Flood-affected Murray River tourist plea

Tourism operators along the Murray River are crying out for visitors, with reduced summer bookings hampering their flood recovery efforts.

Reuters

Heavy rains trigger floods in Portugal's capital, one dead

Local authorities put Portugal's capital, Lisbon, on high alert on Wednesday evening and urged people to stay indoors as heavy rains killed at least one person, washed cars away and flooded several buildings.

AAP

Flood-damaged roads to cost $3.8b to fix

The floods and torrential rains that have caused large-scale catastrophic damage to roads across several states has prompted calls to make them more resilient.

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